Welcome to Autistic Realms Newsletter!
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I’m excited to announce that Thriving Autistic who I work with have funding from Rethink Ireland, and we will be continuing our Discovery Programme to support Autistic adults! Keep up to date with current news and community events by following us across social media.
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​Fergus Murray and I have a comprehensive seasonal round-up of monotropism-related news, research, blogs, podcasts, videos and more published on Monotropism.org. If you have come across other monotropism related resources, please do reach out and let @monotropism.bsky.social know. We'd love to hear from you!
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​Reading Recommendations? ​
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Looking for neurodiversity-affirming books? I have a growing collection of books listed by Autistic authors, advocates, and researchers. Something for all curious minds wanting to find out about Autistic experiences (adults/ parents/carers/ young people, and professionals).
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Reading List

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Community Connections? ​
​Nothing About Us Without Us:
Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow​
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Looking for neuro-affirming community connections and wondering where to go and who to reach out to?
I have collated an epic list with the support of many other wonderful people whose websites and social media I have sourced from!
Over 50 organisations and charities (mostly UK but also a global list)
Over 300 social media accounts from Facebook, including a link to my BlueSky StarterPack!
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Check out who to follow: Community Connections

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Recent Blogs from Autistic Realms
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​Autistic Pride: Unknowing and Restorying Autism​
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​Restorying is how we reclaim our Autistic voices, honour our ways of knowing, and build futures rooted in connection, not correction.​
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​Unmasking: Reclaiming Our Monotropic Attentional Resources?​
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​Exploring masking and unmasking: reclaiming our monotropic attentional resources, reconnecting with ourselves and community
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​Autistic Young People: Skills Regression, Burnout or a shift in Monotropic Attentional Resources?​
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​Autistic Young People: Skills Regression, Burnout or a shift in Monotropic Attentional Resources? Be curious and find out more about monotropism.​
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​Published work

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​Neurodiverse Connection also published my blog 'Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people' as part of their
​ Against ABA and PBS Campaign.
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Read more here and add your signature to support this important campaign.
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Blog for Neurodiverse Connection: Why PBS is Harmful for Autistic Young People

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Recent Blogs from More Realms
(My Neuroqueering Reflections)​
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​Mossy Minds and Monotropism ​
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​An exploration of moss & monotropic ways of being. An invitation to slow down, sink in & reconnect through sensory depth & shared presence in liminal spaces.​
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​Mingling with the universe: Autistic Perception​
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​Mingling with the Universe" exploring Autistic meaning-making as sensory, felt, and more-than-human, where solitude becomes connection, and the world speaks in textures, rhythms, and resonance. It’s not about escaping, it’s about finding belonging otherwise.
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​Awe, Wonder and Different Ways of Knowing: Cavendish Space and Helen De Cruz​
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​Honouring the brilliant philosopher Helen De Cruz, whose work on wonder, thinking, and inclusion helped shape and inspire our Neuroqueer Learning Spaces and Cavendish concepts. Her ideas continue to guide how we create space for people to thrive.​
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New E-BOOKS​
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​Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support for Your Autistic Young Person at School​
​By Helen Edgar, Tanya Adkin, and David Gray-Hammond​
Part of our Autistic Wellbeing Series

This accessible, 67-page guide is an essential resource for parents, carers, and educators advocating for Autistic children in school. Rooted in lived experience and up to date neurodivergent-led theory, Empowering Advocacy offers clear, compassionate, and practical guidance for navigating educational systems that often fail to recognise the needs of neurodivergent learners.

With sections covering monotropism, sensory and emotional queuing regulation, reasonable adjustments, school refusal, masking, lily-padding, and the double empathy problem, this e-book reframes common challenges through a neuro-affirming lens. It includes:

• Practical strategies to support regulation, learning, and transitions
• A 9-step advocacy checklist for parents and carers
• A school-friendly template letter for requesting support
• A collaborative child voice conversation guide
• Legal insights into the Equality Act 2010 and EHCPs
• A wealth of free resources and supportive organisations

Whether you’re attending your first SEND meeting or looking to challenge outdated systems with clarity and confidence, we hope that this guide will help you advocate effectively without losing yourself in the process.
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For parents/carers/ professionals. 67Pgs. Instant download.
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Download your copy

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FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE:
Neuroqueer Theory Starter Pack
By David Gray-Hammond & Helen Edgar

What if your way of thinking, feeling, and existing wasn’t something to “normalize”but something to celebrate?

What if queering your mind was a radical act of liberation?

Our Neuroqueer Theory Starter Pack is a FREE introduction to the liberatory world of neuroqueer thinking, where we challenge societal norms and celebrate our authentic selves.

Inside the pack:
A brief overview of the origins and foundations of Neuroqueer Theory
The transformative power of neuroqueering the self
Reflections on identity, fluidity, masking, and liberation

Resource links to deeper reading, podcasts, frameworks, and learning spaces.

“To neuroqueer is to dismantle the rules you never agreed to, and build a life that actually fits you.”
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Neuroqueer Theory Starter Pack FREE DOWNLOAD

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Check out my other FREE E-Books -
Over 20 PDFs to instantly download!

FREE E-BOOKS

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​NewOpen-Source Training & New Workbook!

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"For too long, Autism has been explained from the outside.
It's time to tell our own stories & embrace monotropism."​
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I am excited to announce that in collaboration with Stimpunks, we have a new free, open-source training resource!
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​Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training Autistic Resources for Autistic Activists and Allies
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Training for Professionals, Families and Community Groups to Support Autistic People​
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Open-source Training Slide Deck (downloadable PDF & PowerPoint)
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​NEW ACCOMPANYING WORKBOOK ALSO NOW OUT! ​
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Download Map of Monotropic Experiences Training Pack

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Download the Training Pack & Workbook

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Finally....... here is a Penguin Pebble for you all!
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​Penguin Pebbling is an Autistic love language. It is a way of showing you care by sharing a meme or a pretty stone to say “I'm thinking of you.” Inspired by penguins who gift pebbles to those they care about.
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Looking forward to sharing more blogs, resources, research and upcoming events soon!
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If you find this news letter valuable please do share and encourage people to sign up and visit Autistic Realms - pass on a Penguin Pebble!
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Best Wishes,
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Helen